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UNIVERSITY COLLEGECAYMAN ISLANDS

HR Manager

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Vice President – Business & Operation, the HR Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, policy development and day-to-day management of the Human Resources department of UCCI.

The post holder is a member of the Corporate Management Team and has oversight of $7 million in payroll for seventy-eight (85) full-time staff & faculty and fifty (50) part-time corporate faculty members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  1. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
  2. Minimum of 7 years’ experience of progressive HR generalist responsibilities with experience and strengths in a breadth of human resource disciplines especially employee relations, recruitment and HR change leadership support
  3. /Possess knowledge of modern principles, procedures and practices of Human Resource Management and how it relates to the public sector environment
  4. Proven experience in the development of HR strategies/projects, policy and procedural development
  5. Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills
  6. Supervisory or staff management experience
  7. A highly refined sense of cultural competence and awareness, as well as proven effectiveness and ease in communicating with a multicultural environment. An understanding of the importance and value of diversity that recognizes and embraces the differences that arise from varying backgrounds, life experiences, beliefs, and perspectives isnecessary.
  8. The ability to balance employee needs and concerns with organizational policy and businesspriorities.
  9. Knowledge and expertise in job evaluation based on the Hay Methodology would be considered an asset.
  10. Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training & development
  11. Must be adaptable to new approaches, commitment to continuous improvement and able to identify improvements where appropriate
  12. Must have strong relationship management skills, and be comfortable and effective when liaising with staff at all levels, demonstrating clarity of communication (at both a one to one and group level) and an ability to influence and provide direction & advice effectively
  13. Must demonstrate flexibility of work and be highly trustworthy and confidential.

ACCOUNTABILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE

  • Maintains a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the CaymanIslandslegislationrelatingtoHumanResources.Thisincludesthe Public Authorities Law, LabourLaw,GenderEqualityLaw,ImmigrationLaw,HealthInsuranceand PensionsLaw.
  • Oversees the strategic direction of the Human Resources department and organizational development programs and assures alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values andobjectives.
  • Continually assesses the employee relations climate throughout the institution and ensures cultural alignment through proactive employee relations and internal communicationsprograms.
  • Leads the development of department goals, objectives andsystems.
  • Establishes and leads the standard recruiting and hiring practices and proceduresnecessarytorecruitandretainaneffectiveworkforce.
  • Manages the recruitment, selection, hiring and separation processes by liaisingwithSeniorManagersandthePresidentregardingstaffingneeds.
  • Manages all matters relating to attendance andleave.
  • Manages the collation and updating of content for the faculty and staff handbooks and ensures content is in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Works with the Vice-President, Business & Operations in managing the succession planningprocess.

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: KYD $75,228.00 to $101,160.00 p.a (GRADE I)

Employer-covered medical; co-contributory pension, and annual leave (20 days)

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, click here to complete the UCCI Employment Application Form.

Once completed, email the following documents to recruitment@ucci.edu.ky:

  • Completed UCCI Employment Application Form
  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Caymanians/Caymanian Status, persons married to Caymanians and holding Permanent Residence are preferred.